With slight differences between the Standard British Police, the Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police its worthwhile familiarising yourself with the rank structures
| Ranks within the Metropolitan Police | Ranks within the City of London Police | Police Service Ranks |
| - Commissioner | - Commissioner | - Chief Constable |
| - Deputy Commissioner | - Assistant Commissioner | - Deputy Chief Constable |
| - Assistant Commissioner | - Deputy Assistant Commissioner | - Assistant Chief Constable |
| - Deputy Assistant Commissioner | - Commander | - Chief Superintendent |
| - Commander | - Chief Superintendent | - Superintendent |
| - Chief Superintendent | - Superintendent | - Chief Inspector |
| - Superintendent | - Chief Inspector | - Inspector |
| - Chief Inspector | - Inspector | - Sergeant |
| - Inspector | - Sergeant | - Constable |
| - Sergeant | - Constable | |
| - Constable |
Please see the printable PDF below
